Downpour

This is sad. I have not run for five days because of the strong rain. I can't seem to find a way to start the week 2 of my training. Crocs Prepair..to run is on Sunday. How I wish the rain would stop tomorrow.

If all else fails, I might run in the rain. XD

Running is real and relatively simple…but it ain't easy.

--Mark Will-Weber

Training Week 1

There are several races happening on the 13th of September:
-Makiling Challenge
-Ayala Eco Dash
-Crocs Prepair to Run

Among the three races, I finally decided to join the third one for the reason that it offers a new route. (Mall of Asia that is) It seems to be pretty exciting. But I'm still waiting til next week to register since I have no money yet (hehe!)

Good thing is I have roughly two weeks to train. Last Tuesday, I covered around 5km at Ortigas. Unfortunately, it was sort of walk and run because the streets were so busy, I can't run that smoothly.

For today, I'm running a 6km distance. (See the map above) It's gonna end at the laundry shop near our place so I can pick up my clothes as well. Talk about multitasking.

"Running is a big question mark that's there each and every day. It asks you, 'Are you going to be a wimp or are you going to be strong today?'"
- Peter Maher, Irish-Canadian Olympian and sub-2:12 marathoner

The Results Are In

The race results of the Kenny Roger's Urbanite Run was released yesterday. Here's a glimpse of my run last Sunday. It took me 43 minutes to finish the 5km race. And got the 231st rank!

It's so nice to join races with micro chip because you can check on your stats afterward. However, the drawback is the costly registration fee. But yeah, it doesn't matter when you see the results online.

Til the next run, I'll train more to get sub40 or less. :D

Under the Night Sky

Kenny Rogers Urbanite Run - 08/15/09

Facts about this one-of-a-kind run:

-This happens to be my first 5k run. I prepared for two weeks and finally got a decent pair of running shoes.

-I was frustrated because I forgot to bring my camera during the event. I almost went back home just to have this event documented. Good thing my friend brought his digicam.

-While the commentator was doing the countdown for the 5k run, I was rushing from Krispy Kreme. (hehe! late carbo loading)

-I successfully completed my 5k run but failed to see the time I stepped on the finish line. I was blinded by the lights. (amf!)

-I got to pose for the class pictures of the Takbo.ph people.

-My right knee became swollen after the race. Too bad. Time for RICE method.

-A hug and kiss from someone special after the race is one of the best things in the world.

Running in the Rain

I run around Boni yesterday with Takbo.ph peeps. (that's bryan, mccoy, jaycee, yours truly, loren and alan)

PR of 10+K, improved endurance and fun in the rain.

More runs to come. A week and few more days to train for the Urbanite.

*thanks bryan rivera for the photo

Gone running

A new chapter shall begin.
I decided to conquer the pavements of the city.
Stay tuned.

Urban escape

Last weekend, I left the city to find bliss in the mountain.

We start our hike at about past 7pm (That's after an hour of waiting for people and almost 3 hours of travel). It was a night trek. Oh yes! We braved the mountain trail with flashlights to guide our way. I was with a mountaineering group composed of six men and three women. So we kept on walking for an hour; not just walk but climb a bit.

After an hour of walking (plus aching leg muscles, and almost running out of breath), we finally reach the summit. Being swept away by the cold mountain breeze made me feel so refresh!

We set up camp which turned out to be fun because people can’t make up their mind on where to position their tents. It was like in a comedy film where the actors kept on transferring the couch from one place to another and that’s all happening while in fast-forward mode. (I have to explain all that.)

Then, it was time for socials (the mountaineering term for hanging out). We cooked and ate dinner. We feasted on adobo and corned beef. And of course, socials would not be complete with booze. We had gin and lime. You can really feel the gin burning your chest because of the cold breeze.

After a while, it was lights off on the camp.

I was greeted with the cool breeze and breath-taking views the morning after. Amazing sights! We ate tuna and dried fish for breakfast. Then, it was time for camwhoring! We went to the highest point and click our cameras away.
We descended the mountain at around 9am. Going down was easier though you have to be careful because the pull of gravity is hard to resist. (That’s too scientific. Amf.)
It took us about only 45 minutes to go down. And we were off to the beach! Nothing beats the urge to plunge into the water after an overnight of just wet towels to keep you clean.

We had grilled chicken for lunch, and the ever-present corned beef. Then, we enjoyed the sea and the sun. By 4pm, we bid farewell to Batangas.

What a memorable way to jumpstart the summer! Til the next adventure!

PS. Too bad, I got the date on my digicam all wrong.